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Gather in the Garden
Beckman Institute Center Atrium
Contact name: Mollie Stevens
Contact email: mollie@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-2603
Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the atrium!
Enter the Beckman Institute Research Image contest by May 1
Contact name: Lindy Carlisle
Contact email: mcarlisl@illinois.edu
The Beckman Institute is now accepting research images for its annual research image contest. The deadline for entries is May 1; limit one entry per person.
The winners will have their images framed and displayed in the Beckman Atrium for about a year. After that, they'll be displayed in the Beckman Director's conference room, then hung elsewhere within Beckman and possibly in other locations around the community. We also will use images on social media, digital signs, and in other communication materials.
We’re accepting entries from undergrads, grad students, postdocs/staff researchers, and faculty members. We also will allow images captured within our core research facilities by non-Beckman affiliates. Read the full rules and submit your image here:
http://go.beckman.illinois.edu/imgcontest
.This year's judges are Beckman Interim Director Cathy Murphy, Microscopy Suite Manager Cate Wallace and Core Facilities Business Manager Teppie Apperson. They judge the entries blind on visual and research interest using a scale of 1 to 10. Each category is averaged across judges and the entry with the highest score wins. If there's a tie, the Beckman director is the tiebreaker.
Graduate Student Seminar: Yang, Zhao
5602 Beckman Institute
Contact name: Jeanne N'Diaye
Contact email: jndiaye@illinois.edu
Two graduate students will present their research at the third Beckman Graduate Student Seminar of the spring semester: Lilian Yang and Shensheng Zhao. Lunch will be provided to attendees who register in advance. Register here.
The event takes place Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at noon in 5602 Beckman Institute.
Yoga at Beckman
Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu
Join us at noon on Wednesdays for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Strategies for Self-Care for Faculty and Staff
3269 Beckman (third floor tower room)
Contact name: Shawna Graddy
Contact email: sgraddy@illinois.edu
Learn about self-care from Josh Hagerstrom. Josh is a clinical counselor for Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-being Services. Lunch will be provided.
New-to-Beckman tour
MRI Exhibit
Contact name: Lexie Kesler
Contact email: lkesler@illinois.edu
Come find out more about the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology! Learn about the barrier-busting interdisciplinary research facility and community of innovation. Tours will be offered the first Thursday of the month from 10-10:30 a.m. Register here.
Beckman Director’s Seminar: Mei Shen
Beckman Institute , Room 1005
Contact name: Mollie Stevens
Contact email: mollie@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-2603
Mei Shen will present at the Beckman Institute's Director's Seminar at noon Thursday, April 4. The seminar will be held at Beckman Institute, room 1005.
Lunch will be provided to participants who register in advance.
2024 Beckman Institute Open House: Friday
Beckman Institute, 405 N. Mathews Ave
Contact name: Lexie Kesler
Contact email: lkesler@illinois.edu
The Beckman Institute Open House is scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 5 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6.
Community members of all ages are invited to do interactive demos and activities, solve the science scavenger hunt, and learn about the institute’s diverse research portfolio, which includes human health and medical imaging; clean energy and green plastics; and even artificial intelligence and insect-inspired robots.
Four zones in the Beckman Atrium will translate these topics into hands-on activities and demonstrations:
In the Molecules and Materials Zone, guests can extract DNA from strawberries; paint with milk, food coloring, and soap; and build a molecular rainbow.
The Imaging Zone highlights how researchers solve problems by looking at the world through a different lens: guests can illuminate invisible samples with light microscopy; learn how researchers see inside our hearts, eyes, and ears; and watch their own brain waves in action.
In the Health and Medicine Zone, guests can cheer on a cyber-octopus as it crawls through an obstacle course, use the Veggie Meter to measure nutrients in their skin, and brush up on their neuron knowledge with the experts themselves (a tankful of sea slugs).
Specially curated for the youngest scientists, the Kid-Friendly Zone features exhibits like “Spying for science,” “Rat v. human: the ultimate hearing test,” and, “Your brain is electrifying!” which involves making a ball levitate using only your brain’s electrical signals.
Guests interested in questing beyond the atrium can take lab tours in Beckman’s basement, visit the (dis)Ability Design Studio, and experience the third-floor exhibit, “Voltage voyage: an interactive electrochem odyssey,” which offers the opportunity to operate a brand-new electrochemistry robot.
As in previous years, Beckman’s Illinois MRI Exhibit and Arnold O. Beckman Exhibit will be open to guests looking to learn more about the institute and its history. Guests can also solve the science scavenger hunt and commemorate their experience with a photo in Beckman’s selfie station.
2024 Beckman Institute Open House: Saturday
Beckman Institute, 405 N. Mathews Ave
Contact name: Lexie Kesler
Contact email: lkesler@illinois.edu
The
Beckman Institute Open Houseis scheduled for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 5 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 6.
Community members of all ages are invited to do interactive demos and activities, solve the science scavenger hunt, and learn about the institute’s diverse research portfolio, which includes human health and medical imaging; clean energy and green plastics; and even artificial intelligence and insect-inspired robots. Four zones in the Beckman Atrium will translate these topics into hands-on activities and demonstrations:
In the Molecules and Materials Zone, guests can extract DNA from strawberries; paint with milk, food coloring, and soap; and build a molecular rainbow.
The Imaging Zone highlights how researchers solve problems by looking at the world through a different lens: guests can illuminate invisible samples with light microscopy; learn how researchers see inside our hearts, eyes, and ears; and watch their own brain waves in action.
In the Health and Medicine Zone, guests can cheer on a cyber-octopus as it crawls through an obstacle course, use the Veggie Meter to measure nutrients in their skin, and brush up on their neuron knowledge with the experts themselves (a tankful of sea slugs).
Specially curated for the youngest scientists, the Kid-Friendly Zone features exhibits like “Spying for science,” “Rat v. human: the ultimate hearing test,” and, “Your brain is electrifying!” which involves making a ball levitate using only your brain’s electrical signals.
Guests interested in questing beyond the atrium can take lab tours in Beckman’s basement, visit the (dis)Ability Design Studio, and experience the third-floor exhibit, “Voltage voyage: an interactive electrochem odyssey,” which offers the opportunity to operate a brand-new electrochemistry robot.
As in previous years, Beckman’s Illinois MRI Exhibit and Arnold O. Beckman Exhibit will be open to guests looking to learn more about the institute and its history. Guests can also solve the science scavenger hunt and commemorate their experience with a photo in Beckman’s selfie station.
Gather in the Garden
Beckman Institute Center Atrium
Contact name: Mollie Stevens
Contact email: mollie@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-2603
Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the atrium!
Enter the Beckman Institute Research Image contest by May 1
Contact name: Lindy Carlisle
Contact email: mcarlisl@illinois.edu
The Beckman Institute is now accepting research images for its annual research image contest. The deadline for entries is May 1; limit one entry per person.
The winners will have their images framed and displayed in the Beckman Atrium for about a year. After that, they'll be displayed in the Beckman Director's conference room, then hung elsewhere within Beckman and possibly in other locations around the community. We also will use images on social media, digital signs, and in other communication materials.
We’re accepting entries from undergrads, grad students, postdocs/staff researchers, and faculty members. We also will allow images captured within our core research facilities by non-Beckman affiliates. Read the full rules and submit your image here:
http://go.beckman.illinois.edu/imgcontest
.This year's judges are Beckman Interim Director Cathy Murphy, Microscopy Suite Manager Cate Wallace and Core Facilities Business Manager Teppie Apperson. They judge the entries blind on visual and research interest using a scale of 1 to 10. Each category is averaged across judges and the entry with the highest score wins. If there's a tie, the Beckman director is the tiebreaker.
Vision and Spirit, and Staff Spirit and Dedication Awards presentation
Beckman Institute Center Atrium
Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu
Join Beckman Interim Director Cathy Murphy in the Beckman center atrium for the annual presentation of two Beckman awards: the
Vision and Spirit Award
, which recognizes a researcher at the institute who has fostered collaboration in their research and exemplifies founder Arnold Beckman's vision, and theStaff Spirit and Dedication Award
, which recognizes up to two Beckman staff members who embody the mission and core values of the Beckman Institute and demonstrate teamwork.Cupcakes will follow in celebration of the April 10 anniversary of Arnold Beckman's birth.
Yoga at Beckman
Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu
Join us at noon on Wednesdays for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
New Discoveries in Extracellular Vesicle Technologies
5602 Beckman Institute
Contact name: Marni Boppart
Contact email: mboppart@illinois.edu
Are you interested in extracellular vesicles? Extracellular vesicles are important mediators of cell-cell communication and are currently used as important biomarkers in the clinic. Come learn more at the upcoming EV Imaging and Therapy Working Group workshop. The full agenda includes campus and external speakers, a poster session, and boxed lunches. All faculty, staff, postdoctoral students, and graduate students are welcome to join us for this half-day workshop.
Gather in the Garden
Beckman Institute Center Atrium
Contact name: Mollie Stevens
Contact email: mollie@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-2603
Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the atrium!
ITG Tech Talk: "The new VERSA CT in Microscopy Suite"
5602 Beckman Institute and on Zoom
Contact name: Teppie Apperson
Contact email: speyton@illinois.edu
A Zeiss representative will present a Beckman Imaging Technology Group Tech Talk at noon Tuesday, April 16. The talk title: "The new VERSA CT in Microscopy Suite." Lunch will be provided to those who register by Thursday, April 11.
Enter the Beckman Institute Research Image contest by May 1
Contact name: Lindy Carlisle
Contact email: mcarlisl@illinois.edu
The Beckman Institute is now accepting research images for its annual research image contest. The deadline for entries is May 1; limit one entry per person.
The winners will have their images framed and displayed in the Beckman Atrium for about a year. After that, they'll be displayed in the Beckman Director's conference room, then hung elsewhere within Beckman and possibly in other locations around the community. We also will use images on social media, digital signs, and in other communication materials.
We’re accepting entries from undergrads, grad students, postdocs/staff researchers, and faculty members. We also will allow images captured within our core research facilities by non-Beckman affiliates. Read the full rules and submit your image here:
http://go.beckman.illinois.edu/imgcontest
.This year's judges are Beckman Interim Director Cathy Murphy, Microscopy Suite Manager Cate Wallace and Core Facilities Business Manager Teppie Apperson. They judge the entries blind on visual and research interest using a scale of 1 to 10. Each category is averaged across judges and the entry with the highest score wins. If there's a tie, the Beckman director is the tiebreaker.
Yoga at Beckman
Beckman Institute Room 1005
Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu
Join us at noon on Wednesdays for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
Yoga at Beckman
Beckman Institute Room 1005
Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu
Join us at noon on Wednesdays for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!
UIUC Autism Research Panel with Commentator Temple Grandin
Beckman Institute Auditorium
Contact name: Professor Laura Hetrick
Contact email: laurajh@illinois.edu
Join us for a panel discussion featuring commentator Temple Grandin.
Panelist and moderator: Laura Hetrick (art + design)
Panelists:
Nien-Pei Tsai (molecular and integrative physiology)
Marie Channell (speech and hearing science)
Amy Cohen (psychology and The Autism Clinic)
Tracey Wszalek (Beckman's Biomedical Imaging Center)
Stephanie Ceman (cell and developmental biology)
Space is limited; please register in advance.
Beckman Institute SmithGroup Lecture: "Filling the Science Leadership Gap"
Beckman Institute Auditorium, Room 1025
Contact name: Stacy Olson
Contact email: srolson@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-8373
Cyrus Wadia, chief executive officer of Activate, will give a lecture titled, ""Filling the Science Leadership Gap."
Abbreviated abstract:
The interdependence of science and society has become more pronounced. As humanity grapples with existential challenges like climate change, public health crises, and the quest for sustainable energy, the role of scientific understanding and technological innovation in shaping our future cannot be overstated. This nexus underscores the imperative for a populace well-versed in scientific principles, not merely for specialized professions but as a cornerstone of informed citizenship. Furthermore, the integration of science into policymaking and business innovation signals a paradigm shift towards empirically grounded decisions and strategies that promise to revolutionize industries and governance alike.
Cyrus Wadia (he/him) is chief executive officer of Activate. Wadia was previously director of worldwide product sustainability at Amazon and vice president of sustainable business and innovation at Nike. A reception will follow.
For more information, the full abstract and Wadia's full bio, visit the SmithGroup Lecture web page.
Gather in the Garden
Beckman Institute Center Atrium
Contact name: Mollie Stevens
Contact email: mollie@illinois.edu
Contact phone: 217-244-2603
Join members of the Beckman community for informal conversation and coffee in the atrium!
Enter the Beckman Institute Research Image contest by May 1
Contact name: Lindy Carlisle
Contact email: mcarlisl@illinois.edu
The Beckman Institute is now accepting research images for its annual research image contest. The deadline for entries is May 1; limit one entry per person.
The winners will have their images framed and displayed in the Beckman Atrium for about a year. After that, they'll be displayed in the Beckman Director's conference room, then hung elsewhere within Beckman and possibly in other locations around the community. We also will use images on social media, digital signs, and in other communication materials.
We’re accepting entries from undergrads, grad students, postdocs/staff researchers, and faculty members. We also will allow images captured within our core research facilities by non-Beckman affiliates. Read the full rules and submit your image here:
http://go.beckman.illinois.edu/imgcontest
.This year's judges are Beckman Interim Director Cathy Murphy, Microscopy Suite Manager Cate Wallace and Core Facilities Business Manager Teppie Apperson. They judge the entries blind on visual and research interest using a scale of 1 to 10. Each category is averaged across judges and the entry with the highest score wins. If there's a tie, the Beckman director is the tiebreaker.
Yoga at Beckman
Beckman Institute Room 5269-5th Floor Tower
Contact name: Elena Romanova
Contact email: romanova@illinois.edu
Join us at noon on Wednesdays for yoga with a view! All sessions are free and will be held in Beckman's fifth-floor tower room. All are welcome to bring their own mat!